Breathtaking landscapes, untouched nature and historical towns and monuments - all that and more awaits you in Lippe. Whether steep or shallow, whether tiring or relaxed, in Lippe you cycle with diversity. Come on, jump on your saddle and discover Lippe on the bicycle. The bicycle paths around the state bath Salzuflen and location are ideal for a leisurely cycle tour. If you want your cycle trip to be more challenging, then take the cycle paths in the Kalle Valley and Exter Valley. Whether the Weserbergland in the north, Teutoburger Forest, the North-Lippe mountainous country or the flat, soft fields and woods - we have something for everybody.
In the course of the application to become the most bicycle-friendly district, the bicycle traffic network was revised and thus the Earls Route Lippe came into being. The seven historic city centres are seen as the core of the Earls Route Lippe. Discover the history of the pretty Lippe country. The over 800 years of independence as reign, then as county, principality and independent land have left their marks. Lovingly restored half-timbered houses as a backdrop for colourful markets, splendid town houses with richly decorated facades in the style of Weser-Renaissance as is typical for the region, will give your bicycle tour a very special charm. Discover the numerous monuments, town walls, ramparts, castles, churches and fortified towers, town halls, town and farming houses. After the many impressions, a trip through the diverse countryside will bring relaxation. The soft flat area along the Werre and Bega in Lippe's west and the beautiful wooded, hilly countryside in Lippe's north or east are ideal to take a break.
Apart from the Earls Route, the Lippe country can also be discovered by the Europe-Cycle-Path R1, which connects Calais in France with St. Petersburg. Across through Lippe you reach the most loveliest destinations of the district.
You cycle along old Hanse-paths on the RailCycleRoute Weser-Lippe and Hellweg-Weser. The route courses have been designed in a way that they include railway stations. On the around 500km long circular Wellness-Cycle-Route, cycling through the beautiful landscape in and around the Teutoburg Forest, 'Germany's healing garden' you are able to create the needed balance of the often sedentary everyday lifestyle. By making use of the diverse wellness offers in the region you are able to strengthen your physical and mental condition. Cycling along the Roman-Route from Xanten to the Hermann monument near Detmold, will give you a prehistoric feeling and will revive the life of the old Romans at numerous points.